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As careful as we plan and as well as we know ourselves and our bodies, the aspirational wardrobe can still be an issue for sewists. Read on for more on wardrobe planning that fits your lifestyle. By Eryn Shields of Style Sew Me. Find the full article in Sew News April/May 2018. Sewing my own…

We just sewed our own jeans. Sewed. Our Own. Jeans. Sorry, the thrill hasn’t worn off yet for sewing our own jeans! Maybe it never will? Jeans aren’t the final frontier of sewing your own clothes, but this certainly feels like a big moment. Thanks so much for joining us on this jeans sewing adventure.…

We are sewing jeans! Thanks so much for joining us for part 2 of this jean sewing adventure. Today, we’re sharing our thoughts mid-stream (er, mid-jean)…the good, the bad and the ugly! How far are you into the process os sewing your own jeans? Amanda: I’ve made pockets, topstitched, installed the zipper, sewn the inseam…

Sewing jeans is one of those sewing projects that a lot of us care not to tackle. But, if one of your 2018 sewing resolutions was sewing jeans, join us! Check back in for updates and progress this month (and next month…and well, however long it takes!) as we, Kelly (from Quiltmaker) and Amanda (from…

Let’s face it: sometimes sewing projects for men is a mixed bag. There’s fabric to select, finding a sewing pattern for men that will actually be used and/or worn, fitting issues – it can be intimidating. When I sew projects for men and boys I tend to focus on bags and cardigans – or similar…

2017 was a great year for sewing, join in as we review our past sewing year. Take a look back at our favorite articles, features, tutorials, interviews, photo shoots and more for Sew News and Creative Machine Embroidery. If you had favorites, we’d love to hear about them: please share in the comments! Amanda’s Picks…

If you’ve been involved in sewing or quilting to any degree in the last decade, you’re probably aware of the creative force that is Tula Pink. A fabric designer, quilter, book author and illustrator, Tula’s fabrics – and her designs in general – are playful, magical, often nature-based, intricate and close-to-iconic. She is a definite…

Summing up Fall Quilt Market is always a challenge. It’s a big production and a big experience. Although Instagram has softened the launch of things that would normally be mum until market, it’s so lovely to see things and people and (especially!) new fabrics in person. Here are a few of the things that stood out…

When her mom Nicole was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2015, Athens, Ohio-based Jordan Phillips knew she had to do something. Having sewn since age 5, the 13 year old started sewing cozies to raise funds for the cause through Susan G. Komen. Two years later, Jordan’s Cozys for the Cure has partnered…

Has sewing helped you through a hard time? Turns out, there’s science behind it. October 10 is World Mental Health Day. The issues around mental health, from PTSD to addiction to depression, is experiencing renewed interest in this country. While there are a variety of coping methods, sewing (and crafting in general) is one effective…

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